Downtown Carnival

City centre comes alive with jazz, blues and funk!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of New Zealand’s finest musicians, performing live on multiple stages and in top-notch bars and restaurants in the Strand, Wharf Street, and Red Square.
Savour delectable cuisine and refreshments, while soaking up the festive carnival atmosphere.
Fancy dancing under the open sky? Our outdoor stages will be hosting a line-up of spectacular acts that are sure to get your feet moving. Or perhaps you’d prefer a more intimate setting? Step inside one of our bars or restaurants and let the live music wash over you. Or maybe you would like to picnic with the family on the water’s edge while listening to smooth live tunes.
So come, join us, and let the rhythm of the city take you on a journey you won’t forget!

Fun rides for children near Edgewater Fan on the Waterfront.
Stages at Wharf St, Red Square, and Edgewater Fan.
View the full schedule online at jazz.org.nz
*Gold coin donation